May 2, 2026 · European heart journal · DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag120

Cancer and heart failure: prevalence, incidence, and prognosis in Scotland

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The authors investigate the prevalence, incidence, and prognosis of heart failure (HF) in patients with cancer and vice versa in a Scottish population over 50 years old. They find that individuals with heart failure have a slightly increased risk of developing cancer, and those with both conditions face a significantly poorer prognosis, with mortality rates attributed equally to cancer and cardiovascular disease. The study highlights the complex inter-relationships between cancer and heart failure, emphasizing the need for integrated care approaches for affected patients.

Antonio Iaconelli, Moustafa I Morsy, Jocelyn M Friday, Pierpaolo Pellicori, Benjamin M P Elyan, Ninian N Lang, Jill P Pell, Jim Lewsey, Daniel F Mackay, Ruth Dundas, Tran Q B Tran, Denise Brown, Frederick K Ho, Claire E Hastie, Michael Fleming, Claudia E Geue, Alan Stevenson, Clea du Toit, Sandosh Padmanabhan, Pasquale Maffia, Luca Sensini, Maria Vittoria Feccia, Giovanni Pecorini, Stefan D Anker, Markus S Anker, Filippo Crea, John G F Cleland

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